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Hakkoda Hotel

Hakkoda, Aomori

Prices

from ¥12,400 Per person per night

Guests

1 - 3

Includes

accommodation & breakfast

Rooms

Western Room

High class luxurious hotel. Complimentary lift to/from Hakkoda Ropeway station (6.5 km) every day. Complimentary use of the famous Sukayu Onsen and free shuttle between Sukayu Onsen Ryokan and the hotel. Gourmet restaurant.

High class luxurious hotel. Complimentary lift to/from Hakkoda Ropeway station (6.5 km) every day. Complimentary use of the famous Sukayu Onsen and free shuttle between Sukayu Onsen Ryokan and the hotel. Gourmet restaurant.

Hakkoda Hotel guest reviews

Mid Jan 2016I really enjoyed staying at the Hakkoda Hotel for a couple of nights.
It feels more like a lodge than a hotel, with a large lounge area that is perfect for reading or couch surfing (free wifi), spacious western style rooms and a friendly but professional staff.
The Japanese breakfasts were excellent (western breakfast also available), as was dinner, although the menu was fairly limited. I was skiing with Simon's Hakkoda Powder Guides, and the staff were really helpful in getting me there on time and picking me up at the end of the day. Another highlight was being able to walk to Sukayu onsen, an historic onsen with a lot of atmosphere and well worth a visit. Overall, if you feel like staying somewhere that feels a little more luxurious and don't mind the commute to the rope way, Hakkoda Hotel is a great option.
Geoff

Early Jan 2016

I am truly impressed with both the quality of the food, accomodation and service of the people on Hakkoda hotel. It was amazing! Also the service you provided with almost instant answering e-mails with all of my questions. We had 5 amazing days skiing. Would love to go back, and will also be using JSA again without a doubt. Evan BakoeyHappy Customer!

"Just a quick note to thank you for all of your assistance with my trip to Hakkoda.The Hakkoda Hotel was very nice, the staff extremely helpful, and the food was absolutely amazing.Everything was as expected, including transport from and back to Shin-Aomori.I had two really wonderful days of skiing with guides that the hotel helped me organise. And I was pleased to be able to use Sukayu Onsen. I really can't thank you enough for everything you did and the advice you provided. I will definitely contact you when I am organising future ski trips to Japan."by Andrew W

Hakkoda Resort Hotel guest reviews

Late January 2017
The hotel was great and the lovely staff gave me a nice thank you letter (I suspect with the help on Google Translate) on departure. My wife, son-in-law and daughter also had a very good time. Food was excellent as usual.
I will certainly be going back next year.
Thanks
Mark

Early Feb 2016
We left Hakkoda this morning and I would like to say that we had an excellent stay there.
We lived Hakkoda for powder skiing, and we loved staying at Hakkoda Resort Hotel, warmest welcome, great rooms, great onsen, outstanding food!
We definitely look forward to coming again next year!
Thanks,
Isabelle & family

Mid Jan 2016Just to thank U for everything, we are EXTREMELY HAPPY with the vacation, the amazing skiing the local guide were perfect, and we already plan to be back again!!
We loved the skiing and the place, it was great!
Leif

Mid March 2015We had a wonderful time at the Hakkoda Resort Hotel this past weekend. We enjoyed the Ropeway and skiing. The food was very good at the hotel. The rooms were also very nice.We had one complaint. The hotel allows smoking in the main lobby and upstairs in the sitting area. There is no place in the hotel to go and sit without sitting in smoke. That was very disappointing.Thank you again for your help in getting us this reservation.Nina Carr

Early February 2015I had a fantastic trip thanks, I really enjoyed staying at the hotel, particularly being able to ski to the door, great food, great onsen, friendly staff and comfortable rooms.
Thanks
Geoff

EARLY FEBRUARY 2015FIRSTLY I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A BIG THANKS TO THE STAFF AT HAKKODA RESORT HOTEL THEY WERE AMAZING,SPECIAL THANKS TO NARITA ,MANUMI AND CON .
THE HOTEL LOCATION DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER ,SET IN THE MOUNTAINS AND SHORT WALK TO THE LIFT AND GONDOLA.
THE FOOD WAS AMAZING EVERY NIGHT AFTER A BIG DAY ON THE SNOW YOU SAT DOWN TO A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED 5 COURSE DINNER,BREAKFAST WAS GOOD AS WELL AS IT WAS AN ALL YOU COULD EAT BUFFET.
HOTEL WAS KEPT CLEAN AND ROOMS WERE CLEAN EVERYDAY .
THE HOTEL ONSEN WAS GREAT TO SOOTH TIRED LEGS.
THE MOUNTAIN WAS GREAT HAD PLENTY OF SNOW ,I BOOKED BACKCOUNTRY TOURS WITH SIMON POWDER GUIDES.
DANNY

Early February 2015
We had an amazing time at hakkoda, the accommodation was great, simple rooms which were clean and warm and we loved the traditional feel of the hotel with large onsens, great japanese food and good hosts. Definitely good value. Easy to get to.Got good conditions and some adventurous skiing and exploring. Hardly saw anyone else once off the telecabine. Worthwhie using a guide for a day or two to get the lay of the land.One thing that was a negative was difficult to get back to the hotel if you take one of the longer routes that dont end at the bottom. E.g. at the onsen. Couldn't figure out how to arrange pick ups.Would definitely go back.
Thanks
Paul.
Video Japan Powder Backcountry - Myoko, Hakuba, Hakkoda: {youtube}9SyOdaRbXMQ{/youtube}

Early February 2015
Terrific hotel with a very calm and nice japanese touch to it. We loved the variety of food and good choice of sake.
Superb hosts and great staff.Hakkoda as a mountain is very special. Not the steepest but with a good range of backcountry experience.Bring a guide if you want to access the more remote areas as you will need a shuttle service back to the ropeway.We didn't have any new snow but it's said to be one of the places where it snows heaviest in all of Japan (maybe the world?).Would love to visit both Hakkoda and Hakkoda Resort Hotel again.5/5!David

Early February 2015
we had a terrific time visiting Hakkoda and the resort hotel.
We were lucky to enjoy the mountain with clear blue skies and views were wonderful.
I can also testify to the beautiful quality food that we enjoyed at the hotel. Most enjoyable.
Thank you as well for organising the accommodation and transfers. As you know the Japanese trains work like clockwork and we were delighted to have our transfer waiting for us following our arrival.
We have plenty of photos and some movie and will send to you a little later.
Thanks again for you assistance.
Regards
Justin Robison

Early January 2015
We really enjoyed Hakkoda Resort Hotel. The staff were excellent. Friendly and helpful, with excellent English skills. I must apologise for my difficulties trying to speak Japanese.The location works very well. Close to the chair lift and a bit of a walk to the cable car. The public bus stop is reasonably close but fortunately we had a maxi taxi for travelling to and from Aomori.Evening banquets were superb. It was a varying treat each night.Breakfasts were substantial with western options. Like most places the choice cereals was limited.We had a western room, one of only 4 in the hotel. They are quite spacious but like most accommodation we have stayed at there was limited storage and hanging availability. One needs to live out of a suitcase.The onsens are generous and functional. No view or highlight but most satisfactory.There is not much around the Hakkoda base but we were there for the skiing and the mountain and weather treated us to some superb kona yuki skiing.Regards Murray McAlister

Late January 2015Hakkoda was FANTASTIC.
The mountain was epic with the amounts of snow we got, sometimes even too much causing you to get stuck.
also quite scary and disorientating when the weather comes in.
GPS, snow shoes, whistles and powder boards/ skis are a must really on this mountain when the weather is bad..
In saying that, when you get your bearings, there are endless tree runs in almost every direction, and fresh tracks last all day!
The accommodation was great, the staff were friendly, and the food was AMAZING!
I have attached photos!
thanks for all your help getting us there, you made it super easy and we will be heading back for sure!Shane

Late January 2015
I had the most wonderful time with your crew at Hakkoda Hotel Resort. Lodging very comfortable and convenient and the food and people most amazing! I am planning on returning next year and probably for the next several years.
Thank you.
Steven F. Nerger
Guest/ Next year guide

Late January 2015
That’s me having fun in Hakkoda. (in the pic below)
My husband and I had a great time and in fact will soon be booking again for next year.
The Hakkoda Resort Hotel is very nice and friendly and the food was outstanding. The staff could not be more helpful.
Best wishes
Sonja McAlister

Late January 2015We loved our stay at Hakkoda Resort Hotel.We stayed in a western room which was spacious & very comfortable.The food was exceptional, the service good & the mountain awesome.Hope to get back there.Sue

Mid January 2015
As for your service, it was outstanding. You went out of your way to help me, even after my trip started.
I will surely do business with you guys again.
The hotel was great. The food was also amazing. But you have to be aware, this is a typically Japanese experience. Only thing though, there was some pretty heavy smoking going on in the hotel. This was problematic for me. But aside from the smoking, the hotel was super. Pretty much ski in/out. What can you ask more ?
Thanks for everything,
Me Jean-Frederick Dicaire

Early January 2015
We really enjoyed our stay at Hakkoda. It snowed alot and the skiing was good.
The lodge quiet, our room was clean and comfortable , the food was great and the small onsen a real treat after skiing.
Smoking is allowed in the common areas in the lounge and we did not expect this, so the lounge smelt smokey.
Cindy

Early January 2015
Thank you so much for all your help with organising Hakkoda Resort Hotel! You made it very easy in booking the accommodation and organising my return transfer to Aomori Airport. The hotel itself was amazing
The food was simply to die for!
The rooms were fantastic - always clean and well attended to.
The staff always smiled and although they spoke little English, they always made the effort and appreciated when I attempted to speak Japanese!
The onsen was clean and of course the snow was out of this world!
Thanks again for helping me to organise this (being a solo traveller it can be a bit daunting) and I will definitely be back!
Nick P

Early March 2014
"Love this place. I've been 5 times in the last 8 years.
I have boarded every single major resort in Japan, and quite a few of the smaller ones, over the last 15 years, some of them multiple times, and Hakkoda is the best for untouched backcountry.
The quieter backcountry routes within an hour's drive of Niseko (Hirafu) for example see more backcountry traffic per week, than Hakkoda sees per season in my guesstimation.
Long untouched runs. Fabulous nature and views. The hotel is fabulous as always with extremely kind and helpful staff, and good Japanese food.
If you are going backcountry get Simon to take you ... for his unparalled knowledge of the mountain, backcountry safety, local insight, and witty stories"
The hotel was great as always. Only complaint is that my room was overlooking the carpark and the snowploughs woke me up very early every day ... but what to do !
Regards
MATT

Mid January 2014 I had a very good time in Hakkoda !
It's quite a unique experience to ski there, it's good that I booked a guide otherwise I'm sure I would have gotten lost!
The hotel was very nice and walking distance to the ropeway, and the booking process was pretty smooth.
You can find some videos on my Youtube page
Filippo Olivetti

Mid February 2014 Everything at the Hakkoda Resort Hotel was fantastic.
The service and food were excellent, and I felt very welcomed there. I also very much appreciated your help in not only making the reservation but also helping when I experienced travel difficulties.
Please thank the hotel for their excellent service.
Andrew Crowley

Mid February 2014 Firstly your service was excellent. Prompt, efficient and helpful.
Onto the mountain, I loved Hakkoda.
It helped that it snowed both days, so the conditions were fantastic. Being fairly quiet without too many Westerners also added to the experience. Tram / lift tickets were very reasonably priced, as was lunch at the restaurant.
As for the Resort Hotel, amazing ! The staff couldn’t have been more helpful or friendly. I liked the basement onsen, particularly the fact there was a hot & cold bath, the rooms were comfortable and the facilities in general were as expected.
Dinner was a sensation every night. I just loved what was on offer. It was both a visual and a taste sensation and on reflection some of the best meals of my 3 week trip, and I went to some nice places.
The only 2 small niggles were:
- the rooms were incredibly hot at night, even with the radiator turned down. If I opened the window, the bleeping from the guy clearing the car park early in the morning was incredibly loud.
- bus stop wasn’t that obvious. We waited outside the ropeway, only to discover we had missed the bus to Shin Aomori as it left from the peaked wooden huts 50 m away
Hardly any major issues.
Attached below are some holiday snaps
Martin

Mid February 2014 Let me start of by saying that your service at JSA was second to none. I meet many Australians whilst traveling in Japan and I mentioned your company and the great service to many of them.
In regards to the holiday, it was fantastic.
In regards to the Hokkoda Resort Hotel I would like to make the following comments
Overall I was very happy with the hotel and would definitely book there again. The staff were all fantastic and very helpful. The rooms were adequate. The one huge surprise was the quality of the dinners at the hotel. The meals were spectacular and better than many of Melbourne's finest Japanese restaurants where you would pay well over $80 AUD for the same meal.
The only negative comment I have in regards to the hotel was the state of the Onsen. The staff stated it was cleaned regularly but every days I could see things floating in the water. There was mould everywhere on the rook and walls. I visited many Onsens whilst in Japan and this one felt the least healthy. However, that did not distract from my enjoyment of the hotel.
Trust that I will be using your services when I return to Japan next time.
Many thanks
Scott Mahony

I thoroughly enjoyed staying at your hotel, i had a traditional room and found it very comfortable. The hospitality from you and your staff was fantastic, along with your eagerness to help in anyway. The meals were a combination of traditional Japanese and western food which was a good combination.
I cannot wait to return,
Thank you,
Mike Bolzon

Early February 2014 "We loved our stay!"
The staff are extremely helpful and polite.
The rooms are clean, have everything you need, and are comfortable and well presented.
And the food is fantastic!
The resort is at the base of the mountain, right by the lift and ropeway, this is a huge advantage for many reasons.
The mountain is amazing. We got it on bad weather but sill had fun in deep powder and definitely want to return.
The city of Aomori is not too far away and well worth an explore.
Hakkoda has a lot to offer. Highly recommended.
Sera Price

Mid January 2014 The hotel was very well located, just a short walk from the two man chair and the ropeway(cable car).
The hotel itself was very comfortable, the food was good and varied and the staff very helpful. A number of the staff spoke some English and certainly enough to help answer any questions.
Our room was typical Japanese style, the heating controls were simple and the bedding very comfortable. There was ample storage for skis, boots and ski clothes, including a drying room, although the whole basement area was warm enough to hang jackets etc.
As a skiing destination it lives up to its billing of having great powder and the snow monsters have to be seen to be believed(basically large fir trees encased in snow and ice).

However in January the weather can be very cold with limited visibility at the top of the ropeway plus high winds. Whilst we were there it snowed every day and we tended to ski off the chairlift as there was ample variety, given the snow conditions, with some great tree skiing. Although the runs were relatively short.
From the top of the mountain it is advisable to take a guide in bad visibility(most of the time whilst we were there!). The terrain can be quite tricky and it is very easy to end up in the wrong place and having to walk out, not easy in 100cm of fresh snow!
Mike & Jacqui

Early Janualy 2014 We had a fabulous time and our stay at your resort was the highlight of our Japanese holiday.
I hope we will see you again next year.
Debbie

Early January 2014 Wow - powderhounds said that this was powder country and they weren't wrong.The backcountry riding was fantastic. The weather was abysmal (apart from one day) but then that is the usual in the powder bowls of Japan. The hotel was this quaint little Japanese lodge with a full breakfast and traditional Japanese dinner. Every meal was an adventure. As is usual with the Japanese, the staff couldn't do enough for you. Nice onsen. I'm coming back next year ! Your service was excellent. Prompt and efficient.
Regards, Yusuf

Late February 2014 "We just want to say thank you for all your help. Especially before we had booked with you"
We had a fabulous time at the hakkoda resort hotel with some amazing snow and food.
Everything has gone exactly as you planned it. Hopefully we'll be back next year and will definitely book through you again. "
Thank you
Fiona

Late January 2014 "The Hotel was very good and also the organization of the trip (traveling, cap, trains etc.) worked without a problem. Thank you for your help in this case"
Unfortunately the weather was bad, so we couldn't really enjoy the deep powder and has also no good pictures.
Maybe it would be great, if you advice the guest that the hotel and the ropeway can payed by credit card, but the all other stuff is by cash and there is no ATM available"
Thanks again,
Daniel

Mid January 2014 "The Hakkoda Resort Hotel is very well located a the base of the lift for the Hakkoda Ski Resort.
"You can expect wonderful Japanese hospitality in a very remote location.
The facility provides the basic hotel amenities with a fabulous Onsen.
Do not be afraid to get a Japanese room if the western rooms are not available. The Japanese room includes a western toilet and sink in the room but the shower is downstairs at the Onsen. You sleep on a futon layed out over the delicat rice mat floor. This was not a problem.
The dinner was excellent and the breakfast was adequate. It is mostly Japanese cuisine. Options are available for allergies other dietary needs.If you speak little or no Japanese, it s not a deterrent. We booked thru japansnowaccomodation.com and had excellent service from our representative,Hisae. Hisae was very helpful when we needed to rearrange our shuttleservice. By the way, the snow here is amazing.There were a few disappointments about the hotel. The Wifi is poor when everyone wants to get on at night. Wifi is available in the lobby for free but there is also smoking allowed in the lobby."
Sheldon K

Mid January 2014 "The accom was fine"
" little bit Faulty towers when it came to breakfast. Needs attention. Dinner was Ok and it would be good if they had a nice lounge area or bar to chill out in.
One of the Aussi Guides that was there spruking in the lodge was a little annoying and spun us full of crap so as we would not find our way around the hill without using a guide. We nutted out the place and found all the exits they were using. Not a good PR person for the lodge. You guys were great thanks."
Andy

December 2012 "The hotel was very good - food was great and staff was friendly"
"The staff has quite limited knowledge in english so it was really good to book through japansnowaccomodation who arranged out arrival and departure. On the downside, the hoteö allowed indoor smoking (probably quite common in japan) so it was quite smelly for a non-smoker."
By Anders and Linda

"During my short stay at Hakkoda Resort, the staff was friendly and accomodating"
"We stayed in a nice tatami room with private bathroom, but no shower. The complimentary onsen was very relaxing and helped soothe the muscles after a long day of shredding the powder on the mountain.
Dinner and breakfast were a nice combination of western and Japanese food, very tasty and quite filling for a large man.
The only odd thing about this hotel was the lock down at 10 pm, but there is not much going on for nightlife, so we didn't miss much.
Thank you Hisae for making the arrangements at this nice hotel."
By Tim

"I only stayed two nights at the Hakkoda Resort Hotel, but it was definitely a good experience"
"The location was great. Staff were friendly (though knowing a little Japanese will certainly come in handy).
And the food was fantastic.
The rooms were comfortable and clean.
One thing that was difficult as a single traveler was the lack of other things to do when not snowboarding (i.e. not much for night life). I saw a bar when I was looking around the hotel, but it wasn't open. So unless you rented a car and can drive back into Aomori, you might be a little bored at night.
Barring that though, the place was great and Hisae was very helpful in making all the accommodations and answering all the questions I had about transportation, etc."
By Pony

"Hakkoda Resort Hotel provides that typical Japanese service with beautiful food and friendly staff"
"If I have a complaint it would be the allowance of smoking in the Hotel, but I know this is a Japanese standard which hopefully will change with time.
We would not hessitate to return to the Hakkoda Resort Hotel.
Thanks again for your work and assistance towards another fantastic Skiing Holiday.
I will contact you again for 2014."
By S.P

"The hotel is very good" - Jean-Francois Veilleux
"The staff is friendly. The bar was close during the stay. The food was very good but for one of my friends it was tough because he don't like fish and for the dinner the only option is fish.
Also a Big thank you for Japan Snow Accomodation to help me to arrange the hotel and the transportation!!! I recommend this hotel."
By Jean-Francois Veilleux

"stayed at Hakkoda Resort Hotel for some days in the beginning of February 2013"
I have no complaints what so ever.
All in the staff was very nice and helpful, the room was nice, and the food was really great.
Ski you later, Ola."
By Ola

"It has been 8years for me to use this hotel when winter season comes' Chul-Moon Kim
"the most beneficial thing to me is tat this hotel offers free shuttle bus privileged to passengers with Korea airline.
as I have seen hotel staffs for many years and they have become good friends of mine.
I also have been around many ski places around Japan however I would say this place is best one.
only one thing I disappointed at hotel is wireless internet was not successfully provided.
absoultely I will plan to visit this hotel this year again and next year."
By Chul-Moon Kim

"Had a great time here great snow great staff great people wil definatly stay thier again."
"Took my family from US to Hakkoda as part of our tour through Japan...skiing and experiencing Japan.
Hakkoda is a special place...both for skiers/boarders and general travelers as well. Our stay at the resort hotel was great..
awesome location, they will pick you up when back country and you exit back on the road that circumnavigates Hakkoda mountains.
Hotel rooms were clean, staff friendly, nice onsen, and good food. All good!"
By Brian

Hotel Jogakura is located about 10 minutes drive from the Hakkoda ropeway station. The hotel runs the on-demand free shuttle to & from. They also offer a free pick up & drom off at Aomori / Shin Aomori train station or from Aomori airport, which is a bonus.

Sukayu Onsen Ryokan guest reviews

Early Feb 2017
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for organising our Japan accommodation.
Your recommendations were fantastic and we loved every place we stayed, particularly enjoying the ryokan experiences at Hakkoda and Geto Kogen. I also want to say thanks for answering any questions we had via email.
Sharon

Late December 2016
Sukayu Onsen was great and nice with friendly staff, of course not speaking Japanese (for us) or no English for the staff, is really a limitation but we found in the hotel Japanese guest , english speakers who helped us when needed.
The weather was at that time quite ok, lots of snow fall ;-) ….The team for backcountry skiing from the hotel were super helpful AND extremely professional -All of them! Really adorable! They deserve to have foreign people coming …when I am seeing so many limitation on internet just around the langage barrier…I can tell you they speak enough English to bring you on tour! Our private guide named Satoshi was english speaker and we have had a super nice day of discovering and skiing with our son of 9 years old. Satoshi has been very patient, very kind and he really has customised our day in order to make it safe, agreeable and super fun.
Scenery in HAKKODA are just amazing!! Of course if the weather turns bad, there not a lot to do, however staying at Sukayou is a real plus….you can enjoy the onsen after a full day of ski or even without going to ski.Not sure staying there a full week could please anyone, specially in case of bad weather, the public snow resort is super minimal (just 2 slopes) and if you are in Hakkoda for the first time not recommended at all to go alone on back country-really to risky-Nevertheless, back to Paris now, we are super Nostalgic, and I am sure we will come back to Hakkoda.
Our stay was a magic stay!!! really!!Thanks for everything and your great support!
Sincerely,
LEILA

Feb 2017
Hakkoda trip and accommodation, snow etc was fantastic last February. Hakkoda is a little gem and what a beautiful park.The accommodation was really good. Like an old fashioned ‘hunting lodge’ with a very traditional feelin
Cheers,
Rick

Late Feb 2016
Sukayu Onsen Ryokan is the perfect place to stay if you are looking for traditional accommodation at a reasonable price.
The highlight of the hotel is the large onsen on the ground floor which is a great place to warm up and soothe aching muscles after a day on the slopes. The onsen is mixed but it’s very steamy so don’t let that put you off!
Rooms are tatami rooms with futon beds and are very clean and comfortable.
Meals are a highlight of the stay, with an excellent buffet breakfast and a ‘semi-buffet’ dinner, ie. several small dishes are served at the table, then you can help yourself to the main dish, rice, miso soup, salad and dessert. The breakfast comprises mainly Japanese dishes, but you can also have cereal, fruit and yogurt and toast if you wish. Excellent coffee is also available.
The hotel runs a free shuttle bus each morning to the Ropeway (cable car), returning in the afternoon. There is also one free bus a day to Aomori station. If you miss this, there are three scheduled buses per day, or you can take a taxi.
The skiing can be summed up in one word - powder! Although there are groomed pistes, the reason to come to Hakkoda is to find fresh tracks down the mountain, particularly through the trees. You could happily days here just skiing runs accessed by the lift, though for the more adventurous, hiking snow-shoes or skins will open up more opportunities.
Hakkoda is easy to get to from Tokyo and well worth a try if you’re looking for something different.
Julie Sheard

Late January 2015

The trip was very good, thank you! I appreciate all the organization and time you spent answering emails prior to the trip. The staff at the onsen spoke sufficient English to get by.It would be better if you had told me there is an option for room only, not including meals, as it is a bit expensive, and the food is only so-so.The mountain was amazing. We snowboarded in both whiteout blizzard and blue skies conditions. The snow was fantastic, and the guides are very organized. The other Japanese guests are very friendly as well. They knew it was my first time in back country and helped me a lot.One of the best trips I've had, thanks a lot!

Simon

Early Febuary 2015
This was my third ski trip to Japan. I have now had 3 months in total over 3 seasons. I have skied many resorts all over Hokkaido. This most recent trip was my first time skiing Honshu and took us to Nozwa onsen, Madaro and Myoko before our stay at Hakkoda. Over the past 30 years I have skied USA, Canada , France, Austria and of course NZ.I have had thousands of days on skis but never anything quite like our 3 days in Hakkoda. It will always stand out as a special time for my family and I.As we came prepared for backcountry skiing we loved the Hakkoda experience and fortunately we had the visibility to explore the endless terrain safely.The snow monster trees were spectacular.I certainly would not recommend to anyone but the most experienced or super adventurous.Without good weather you would require a guide for certain.The Sukayu Onsen was my favorite of the many onsen visited over the years. We enjoyed the authentic traditional feel and Japanese food.The free shuttle to the lift was much appreciated.
Overall it was a brilliant few days and we feel lucky to have discovered the Sukayu Onsen before the inevitable crowds of foreigners.Regards Mark Grenfell

Late January 2015It's my last night here at Sakuya Onsen. It has been a wonderful experience staying here, perhaps one of my best ever in Japan, and the sking was great too. I just want to thank you for all your help, the accommodation you found me was top shelf. If you need some more detailed feedback, or any kind of endorsement please just ask. I am sure this trip will not be my last so I look forward to planning the next one!Sincere thanks - IanA few photos of my time here...The front desk Staff were great, especially Yasuda Mika, so friendly and helpful.

Skiing Hakkoda with Hakkoda Powder Guides (not the most professional outfit but they got the job done)

Mid January 2015
The trip went well, it was great. Great skiing and a very nice cultural experience. I am glad we went to the Sukayu Onsen, because of the traditional japanese type of accomodation it provided. The mountain was good, lots of snow :) We skied 2 days around the lift, when it was dumping, and the rest of the time we did tours of most of the peaks there. It was a really great trip, thank you very much for the help on the booking.
BR Mårten

Mid Feb 2014.
We had a fantastic time, and really achieved harmony at the Sukayo Onsen
We would ski all day and then relax in the hot springs and eat great dinners together.
The snow just kept coming, and we had 5-15 inches of fresh snow every morning.
We slept really well on the Tatami mats, and enjoyed great Japanese food.
This felt like a very genuine Japan experience.
I would recommend Sukayo Onsen and Amori skiing to all passionate skiers or people who are just looking for a reset.
Please check out my snaps below
Regards,
Bjorn

Mid February 2014
"Sukayu Onsen was actually the highlight of our whole Japan trip!
Fantastic traditional japanese place with great service, tasty food and a wonderful onsen.
Next time we will come 6 instead of 2 nights!"
Photos below
Cheers from Berlin,
Johannes Emigholz

Early February 2014
"We had an excellent time at Hakkoda while staying at Sukayu Onsen.
The sheer uniqueness of Hakkoda makes it a must visit while in Japan. It was nice to get away from some of the more tourist hot spots and visit somewhere which had a more traditional feel.
The snow at Hakkoda was incredible as well as the scenery.
The traditional style of the accommodation was nice and the staff were most helpful even though they did not speak much English.
The only downside was that some of us got some food poisoning from one of the dinners while staying there. However in saying that we would probably still come here again but avoid some of the raw seafood dishes.
The communication that you provided with the Sukayu Onsen was excellent and very helpful while in Japan especially when organising small things like baggage delivery.
Thanks for your help
Please see my photos attached below.
Ashley Montagu